Personal Advisor – 18+ Care Leavers Service – AR

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Birmingham is seeking a Personal Advisor for its 18+ Care Leavers Service. The role involves providing statutory support to young people aged 18–25 who are care leavers, ensuring they receive the necessary guidance and resources for a successful transition into adulthood. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, advocating for their rights, and collaborating with various partner agencies. Candidates should have substantial experience working with vulnerable young people and a strong understanding of relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience working with vulnerable young people.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and legal entitlements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of care leavers as their main point of contact.
• Complete and review Pathway Plans in accordance with legislation.
• Build positive relationships with young people, including hard to engage individuals.
• Advocate for young people's legal entitlements.
• Maintain accurate case records using electronic systems.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Strong communication skills

Ability to support independence skills

Experience of holding a caseload

Knowledge of leaving care legislation

Education

Relevant training (including up to NVQ Level 3)

Job description

Job Title: Personal Advisor – 18+ Care Leavers Service

Grade: GR4

Reports to: Team Manager

Organisation: Birmingham Children’s Trust

Job Purpose

To provide statutory support to young people aged 18–25 who are care leavers, helping them transition successfully into adulthood. This includes case-holding responsibility, pathway planning, advocacy, and coordinating multi-agency support so young people achieve independence, stability, and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of care leavers, acting as their main point of contact and trusted advisor
• Complete, review, and update Pathway Plans in line with legislation and local procedures
• Support young people with housing, education, employment, training, benefits, health, and life skills
• Build positive, professional relationships with young people, including those who may be hard to engage
• Advocate for young people to ensure they receive their full legal entitlements
• Work closely with partner agencies (housing, DWP, health, education, probation, voluntary sector)
• Maintain accurate and timely case records using electronic systems
• Participate in duty/referral work and contribute to service development
• Promote anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice in all aspects of work
• Work flexibly to meet service and young people’s needs

Skills, Experience and Knowledge

• Substantial experience working with young people, particularly those who are vulnerable or care experienced
• Experience of holding a caseload and working to agreed outcomes under supervision
• Good understanding of leaving care legislation, safeguarding, and young people’s entitlements
• Ability to support young people with budgeting, independence skills, and decision‑making
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing prioritiesConfident working collaboratively with families, carers, professionals, and partner agencies
• Commitment to equality, safeguarding, and promoting positive outcomes for care leavers

Other Requirements

• Willingness to undertake relevant training (including up to NVQ Level 3)
• Enhanced DBS check required
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours when needed